Shield volcanoes

Zukur

Zukur (Yemen) is a shield volcano. It rises to 624 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.

Elevation
624 m
Last eruption
—
Confirmed eruptions
0
Max VEI
—
Country
Yemen
Location
14.02° N, 42.75° E
Region (GVP)
Red Sea Rift Volcanic Province
GVP type
Shield
Tectonic setting
Rift zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
Main rock type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt

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